Self-Guided Tour of Ísafjörður: Art, History, and Architecture

Free cancellation available
Service animals welcome

Experience the magic of GPS playback on this immersive stroll through Ísafjörður. On this self-guided audio tour, separate fact from fiction in this town shaped by its seafaring past. Ísafjörður, meaning ‘the fjord of ice,’ has a rich fishing history that continues to shape the region. Discover outdoor artworks like the bronze Seaman’s Monument and the 3D Crosswalk, and explore garages where local artists exhibit. Visit historical sites such as the old hospital, Sjúkrahúsið, and learn about the annual downtown skiing competition. In Jónsgarður Park, capture a photo with the famous Whalebone Arch. This tour showcases how the sea has influenced livelihoods and living standards in Iceland’s Westfjords region.

What's included

  • Get unlimited, lifetime use of this tour, before your booking date and after it
  • The virtual playback option, so you can listen to this tour like an audiobook from anywhere
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
  • Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
  • Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start

What's Not Included

    What's not included
    • Please bring your own smartphone and headphones
    • Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route

    Additional information

    Service animals allowed

    Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    Not wheelchair accessible

    Bring your ticket with you to the attraction.

    Be aware that operators may cancel for unforeseen reasons.

    You must be 18 years or older, or be accompanied by an adult, to book.

    Operated by VoiceMap Audio Tours

    Itinerary information

    Location

    Departure point
    Westfjord History Museum, Ísafjörður, 400
    The tour starts at Westfjord History Museum.
    End point
    Aðalstræti 27, Aðalstræti 27, Ísafjörður, 400
    The tour ends at the Town Square.

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